Briggs & Stratton Elite 030206 Owner's Manual page 7

7. Remove the temporary blocks.
8. Attach the vibration mounts to the support leg with
30mm capscrews and lock nuts.
9. To aid support leg assembly, rest generator on cradle,
engine end down. Remove the existing hardware from
the left unit vibration mount with 13mm wrench. Use
the same hardware to attach the support leg.
10. Attach the other side of the support leg with a 20mm
cap screw and lock nut. Rest generator on wheels and
support leg.
11. Center the handle bracket on generator frame at
support leg end of cradle, as shown.
12. Attach handle bracket with two M8 x 45mm cap
screws and two locking hex nuts.
13. Check that all fasteners are tight and the tires are inflated
to the value marked on the tire or within 15 and 40 psi.
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
• Place generator on a level surface.
CAUTION
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly filled with the recommended oil will result
in equipment failure.
• Refer to engine manual for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
• Refer to engine owner's manual and follow oil
recommendations and instructions.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to
engine owner's manual for recommendations.
NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated
and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional
lubrication for the life of the bearing.
5500 Watt Portable Generator
Add Fuel
NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine
Modifications).
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
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Figure 2 - Fuel Expansion
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WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a
minimum of 85 octane. DO NOT use fuel which
contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful
not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel
expansion (Figure 2).
Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.
Tank
Fuel